Suicidogenic

Pronunciation: /ˌsuːɪsɪdəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions of suicidogenic

adjective causing or contributing to suicidal behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The movie's portrayal of suicide was very upsetting.

A2 The book contains some suicidogenic themes that may be triggering for some readers.

B1 The online forum had a lot of discussions about suicidogenic content and how to handle it.

B2 The therapist identified certain factors in the patient's life that were contributing to a suicidogenic environment.

C1 The research study focused on analyzing the impact of suicidogenic media on vulnerable populations.

C2 The documentary explored the complex relationship between media portrayals and suicidogenic behavior in society.

Examples of suicidogenic in a Sentence

formal The study found that the environment of the prison was highly suicidogenic.

informal The atmosphere in that place is so suicidogenic, it's really depressing.

slang I can't stand being in that suicidogenic setting, it's just too much.

figurative The toxic relationship she was in became increasingly suicidogenic for her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of suicidogenic

• past tense: suicidogeniced
• plural: suicidogenics
• comparative: more suicidogenic
• superlative: most suicidogenic
• present tense: suicidogenic
• future tense: will be suicidogenic
• perfect tense: has been suicidogenic
• continuous tense: is being suicidogenic
• singular: suicidogenic
• positive degree: suicidogenic
• infinitive: to be suicidogenic
• gerund: suicidogenicing
• participle: suicidogeniced

Origin and Evolution of suicidogenic

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'suicidogenic' is derived from the combination of 'suicido-' meaning suicide, and '-genic' meaning producing or causing.

Evolution of the word: The term 'suicidogenic' was first used in the 1960s in the field of psychology to describe factors or conditions that contribute to or increase the risk of suicide. Over time, its usage has expanded to various disciplines such as sociology, public health, and criminology to address the complex interplay of factors that can lead to suicidal behavior.